Qantas has announced direct seasonal flights from Sydney to Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport, providing Australians with the only nonstop connection between the two cities and catering to the growing demand for travel to Japan’s iconic snowfields. 

Sapporo will become the airline’s 100th destination, with flights to commence just in time for the peak ski season. Services will operate three times per week from 15 December 2025 to 28 March 2026*, with the airline’s Airbus A330-200 aircraft and offer more than 20,000 seats on the route across the northern ski season. 

Departing Sydney in the morning and arriving in Sapporo's New Chitose Airport early evening, the new nonstop flight will save snowgoers several hours compared to existing one-stop options and enable same-day travel to popular ski resorts Niseko, Furano and Rusutsu. Skiers will also be able to enjoy a morning on the slopes before departing for Sydney in the evening.

Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, is renowned for its dry powder snow, vibrant village centres and famous hot spring towns like Noboribetsu and Jozankei. The new Qantas flights will also coincide with the Sapporo Snow Festival. 

Return fares from Sydney to Sapporo will be available for sale, refer to your Technology Partner or GDS for more information. All Qantas international fares include checked baggage allowance, food and beverages and inflight entertainment as standard with every booking.

The new Sapporo service marks Qantas’ fourth route to Japan, complementing double daily flights from Sydney to Tokyo Haneda and daily services from Melbourne and Brisbane to Tokyo Narita. Qantas is the only airline that connects Australia’s three largest cities with Tokyo.
 

Qantas and Jetstar now offer eight routes between Australia and Japan every year: 

Qantas

• Sydney to Tokyo Haneda
• Melbourne to Tokyo Narita
• Brisbane to Tokyo Narita
• Sydney to New Chitose Airport (Seasonal)

Jetstar

• Sydney to Osaka Kansai
• Brisbane to Osaka Kansai
• Brisbane to Tokyo Narita
• Cairns to Tokyo Narita
• Cairns to Osaka Kansai

Disclaimer: *Subject to government and regulatory approval.